The author was born in 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri; was in Marine Reserves a very short time; left early due to trouble at home; was a graduate of Missouri Western University in engineering techn...view moreThe author was born in 1951 in Kansas City, Missouri; was in Marine Reserves a very short time; left early due to trouble at home; was a graduate of Missouri Western University in engineering technology; and is presently retired.view less